The Birkenhead Park Grand Tour

Walks, England, Merseyside, Wirral
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The Birkenhead Park Grand Tour

Wirral, Merseyside

by liverpoolcityregionca

  • 1hr 30m / 5.5km
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A scenic walk around the world’s first publicly funded park - the green space that inspired NYC’s Central Park! Perfect in every season.

  • Wildlife
  • Water feature
  • Picnic spot
  • History
  • Dog friendly
  • Botanics

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  1. The walk begins at Birkenhead Park Merseyrail station.

    Step 1: The walk begins at Birkenhead Park Merseyrail station.

  2. Exit through the station doors onto Duke Street and turn right.

    Step 2: Exit through the station doors onto Duke Street and turn right.

  3. Stay on the pavement and follow it along to the next pedestrian crossing to take you over Park Road North.

    Step 3: Stay on the pavement and follow it along to the next pedestrian crossing to take you over Park Road North.

  4. Cross over Park Road North using the pelican crossing.

    Step 4: Cross over Park Road North using the pelican crossing.

  5. Head straight on to continue along Asheville Road.

    Step 5: Head straight on to continue along Asheville Road.

  6. Did you know that park railings are painted a tone of green called “Invisible Green” so that they blend into the surroundings.

    Step 6: Did you know that park railings are painted a tone of green called “Invisible Green” so that they blend into the surroundings.

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